Balsall Common girls can win an opportunity to dance at this year’s Clothes Show Live at auditions hosted by the Animated Dance Academy this Thursday at Heart of England School. Chloe Dance, who runs regular dance sessions for girls aged from 6 years to 18, at the school on Tuesday evenings says:
“This Thursday is a massive opportunity for girls in Balsall Common to get into our Dance Team and perform at The Clothes Show Live.”
Berkswell and Balsall Common Tennis Club is currently welcoming new members of all ages and abilities. The long-established club is situated at the Lant Sports Ground and Community Centre on Meeting House Lane in Balsall Common.
Berkswell and Balsall Common Tennis Club is urging Wimbledon-wannabes to dust off their trainers and restring their rackets to make the most of annual memberships, which run from 1st March each year.
Friends of Heart of England School, formerly known as the Parent Teacher Association, are putting on an evening of fashion, beauty and food this Friday evening (9th March 2012) at the school in Gypsy Lane, Balsall Common. The event which will include a licensed bar and fashion show from Year 11 pupils, will run from 7pm.
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Berkswell & Balsall Rugby Football Club (BBRFC) was founded in 1981 by Les and Steve Edwards. The club progressed from modest beginnings borrowing space at the Heart of England School, to fielding three regular senior sides, as well as an occasional Veterans side. (As at 2012) The senior squad currently plays a good standard of rugby in the Midlands West Division 2 (South).
The club also has a thriving youth section, including girls rugby.
For anybody interested in playing or coaching with the club contact Club Secretary Lesley Fahy:
Email: Lesley@bbrfc.co.uk
Tel: 07881 942616
The Balsall Common Lions have lined up a Take That tribute act to perform at their Balsall Common Jubilee Fete and Party in the Park on Tuesday 5th June 2012. The event which marks the official Jubilee of the Queen on the officially designated National Holiday, will be taking place at the Lant Sports and Community ground on Meeting House Lane in Balsall Commmon.
Lions President and event co-ordinator Marie-Louise Marsden said:
“We’re really excited to have secured our Take That slot for such a big occasion and really pleased how well plans for the event are progressing generally. It’s going to be great day out for all the family. We’ll be keeping people informed of developments through the Bugle and BalsallCom.Com”
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Berkswell Cricket Club’s senior elite team won promotion to the Birmingham & District League’s Premier Division last season and will spend 2012 playing at the highest level outside county cricket. The thriving junior section, under new Youth Manager Richard Blundell will be seeking to emulate the feats of the senior side in building a long term future of the club. The club is always on the lookout for emerging talent and is currently holding regular junior indoor winter sessions on Sunday evenings at the Heart of England School. Richard Blundell says:
“The junior net sessions give the opportunity for new players to be associated with a successful and ambitious club.”
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The Balsall Common Lions have teamed up with residents and local clubs, groups, businesses and charities to stage a Queen’s Jubilee Party on its’ designated National Holiday day on Tuesday 5th June 2012.
The event team, led by Lions President Marie-Louise Marsden are working on a ‘Party in the Park’ style event earmarked to take place at the Lant sports ground on Meeting House Lane in Balsall Common. The family event, which will have many attractions including live tribute bands, is expected to run from early afternoon and onwards into the evening. Marie-Louise said:
“We’re really keen to put on a party that will stay in people’s memories for many years to come. We have been delighted with the response from village organisations. We are keen to hear from anyone who would like to help either with their own stall or who has a couple of hours free on the day to help run the event.”
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Notes from a friend – a tribute by Craig Burgess followed by many more, by many more…
Ian Huckerby with his loving wife Sue
Balsall Common finds many of its’ souls mourning the loss of a much loved family man and community figure, following the departure of Ian K Huckerby, in the early hours of Sunday 22nd January 2012.
Ian Huckerby was known to many in the village for his 24 years of dedicated and unstinting service as Youth Manager at Berkswell Cricket Club. He was deeply admired and respected by many children, parents and players past and present, both at Berkswell and Warwickshire County Cricket Club. To many cricketers, Ian’s contribution went way beyond cricket and his loss has been deeply felt.
